Cancer Treatment, Silo, Poor Management, Lack of Vision - Anonymous employee Varian Medical Systems Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Be part of a company that fights cancer. There are some great engineering minds that produces cancer treatment machines. Many good and dedicated people (unfortunately not recognized at all).

Cons

Many silos within department/group Poor management Lack of vision in corporate depart, doesn't align with BU Unbalance work force Poor communication Old company = stuck in old ways

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Pros

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Cons

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